I continue to be troubled by the DeVos appointment. It makes no sense. I cannot come up with a justification for putting an amateur in this position no matter how hard I try. Shake things up if offered as an explanation by some, but if you wanted to shake things up come up with a candidate with a plan for at least a couple of relevant issues. Kids are important is not a plan. Pretty much everyone sees things that way. Some think it is worth an investment, but that is a different issue.
I do think I have an explanation. I had to fall into complete depression to realize what is most likely the truth. Politicians don’t really care about education. Of course, it is about kids and our future as a nation and all, but education is complex, nothing seems to make much difference and everyone complains about the cost. So maybe the conclusion is that no one can really make a difference one way or another. The economy – that is important. The military – that is important. The environment (sorry bad example) – oil is more important. Most positions require someone with a clue. Why not use the ed position to reward someone who has been loyal and gives a lot of money? Why risk the ire of the party for going against the POTUS for such an unimportant post?
Am I right Senator Hoeven?